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If you've ever seen photos of Antigua or Flores, Guatemala, you've certainly seen a photo or two of the vibrant color that lines each cobblestone street. I was particularly enamored by how inviting and unique the beautiful entryways and windows are in these two vibrant Guatemalan towns.  Open Doors in Antigua I've heard that if a door is open in Antigua, you are welcome to come in. This doesn't surprise me one bit, based on the interactions that we had with locals while we were there. It is the friendliest place we have visited so far in our travels, and the fact that they are so conscience of making entryways feel so warm and beautiful goes right along with the...

We loved our four days in Flores, from wandering the cobblestone streets to swimming at Playa Chechenal. Here are 11 wonderful things you can do during your visit to Flores, Guatemala.

On our way to Flores, Guatemala we recently had a 6-hour layover in Guatemala City and we were not sure what to expect. After hearing tales of crime and warnings to "skip" Guatemala City altogether, we were apprehensive about even venturing outside of the airport. But we did anyway, and here's what happened.